Report of possible weapon on campus led to temporary lockdown at Whitewater High School

Report of possible weapon on campus led to temporary lockdown at Whitewater High School

SKYFOX flies over Whitewater High School

WHITEWATER — Whitewater High School was placed on lockdown Monday afternoon, April 30 due to “a safety concern.”

Police said between 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., a call came in regarding this “safety concern.” Police would not elaborate on the concern, but said a lockdown was initiated, and students were kept inside the school until the concern was investigated.

Officials with the school said on Facebook it was reported to administration that a student may have a weapon on the premises and “a hold lock” was immediately initiated.

A thorough search revealed no weapons were on the premises. The lockdown was lifted around 2 p.m., and school resumed as normal. No one was hurt.

School district officials and police were following up with the student involved.